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While these now include everything from deepfaked audio to AI generated images, other bad actors continue to rely on comparatively simple methods for gleaning personal information or funds from targets. Keanini explained that anytime you click a link leading you out of your “safe, structured” email client, you’re automatically entering the open web. Another, more directly problematic scenario is using a completely fake unsubscribe link to send you to a URL that looks fine, but is actually a front for stealing your login credentials.

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